Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Diclofenac Sodium; Generic name: DICLOFENAC SODIUM; Manufacturer: Direct_Rx.
| Brand name | Diclofenac Sodium |
|---|---|
| Generic name | DICLOFENAC SODIUM |
| Manufacturer | Direct_Rx |
| Used for | Diclofenac sodium topical solution is indicated for the treatment of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee(s). |
| Dosage | 2.1 General Dosing Instructions Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals [see WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS (5.2)]. For the relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee(s), the recommended dose is 40 drops per knee, 4 times a day. Apply diclofenac sodium topical solution to clean, dry skin. To avoid spillage, dispense diclofenac sodium topical solution 10 drops at a time either directly onto the knee or first into th |
| Warnings | Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke ... WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may occur ear |
| Active ingredient(s) | DICLOFENAC SODIUM |
| Route | TOPICAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0c41977f-8dad-1d26-e063-6294a90a9b22 |